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Potomac, MD
PGA Teaching Professional
ABOUT CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
Potomac, MD | It all began in 1921 as the result of efforts by Congressmen Oscar E. Bland and O.R. Luhring of Indiana. They felt the need for a Club where Members of Congress could meet socially with businessmen. Chevy Chase and Columbia Country Clubs were both in existence, but they were mostly for Washingtonians and did not specialize in members of Congress. The idea was taken to Herbert Hoover, who at the time was the Secretary of Commerce, and he agreed to help wholeheartedly. On May 23, 1924, Congressional Country Club opened its doors to more than 7,000 people of national and local prominence invited to the Gala Opening.
In 1943 the Club was leased to the Government. The Office of Strategic Services moved in and trained its men in espionage, sabotage, parachuting, and other skills. The OSS was critical to the United States winning World War II and is now known as the CIA.
The Club was returned to its members in 1945 where it presently remains. The Club's original purpose has been transformed into that of a family club with excellent facilities for golf, tennis, swimming, bowling, and dining. Being one of the few clubs in the Washington area with an indoor swimming pool, Congressional now stands as the number one Platinum Club in the Nation. Congressional has a rich tradition of championship golf.
The Club hosted the US Open in 1964, 1997, and 2011 and the 1976 PGA Championship. In September of 2018, Congressional partnered with the PGA of America bringing Major Championships back to Congressional. In addition to representing America for the 2037 Ryder Cup, Congressional will host five Major Championships and two National Championships over the next two decades.
The Blue Course underwent a full renovation under architect Andrew Green and reopened in 2021. for early summer of 2021. The “New” Blue Course is a classic design that provides a challenge and enjoyment to golfers of all skill levels.
The hub of all Teaching and Coaching at Congressional is the Golf Performance Center, which opened in 2022. The facility is world-class and has 7 bays, two simulators, a 1,000 sq Ft putting green, and the best technology the game has to offer. The Junior Indoor, a separate facility, has five fitting bays (three of which are simulators), and a putting green.
Congressional Country Club Mission
Congressional Country Club, rich in history and traditions, is a full-amenity private club committed to excellence. The Club exists to enrich life’s journey through pride in belonging. The Team at Congressional will succeed by doing their best work together, the Club will further differentiate itself by creating an engaged Member community and developing thriving Team Members by doing simple best.
The Club’s core values are Clear Intentions - provide every Team Member something to work toward, not just on, Continuous Improvement - every day our hospitality delivery must be better, unique, or new, and Consistent Implementation – valuing members first through empowered execution.
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: PGA Teaching Professional
Reports to: Director of Instruction
Position Description: Congressional Country Club is seeking a full-time PGA Teaching Professional to join a dynamic and talented instructional team. The Club is seeking an energetic and motivated professional who has a proven track record of assisting golfers of all levels to improve their skills and overall enjoyment of the game.
The Club takes pride in the tenure of its team members and this position is no different. A successful candidate will have a desire to join the Congressional Family for the foreseeable future and develop meaningful relationships with the team and members. The large golfing population at Congressional provides tremendous upside for an instructor who provides compelling programming and continually seeks to improve their skillset.
The Club’s golf facilities are world-class, beginning with the newly renovated championship Blue Course, host of 3 US Opens, a PGA Championship, a KPMG Women’s Championship, and future host of 8 PGA of America Championships including the 2031 PGA Championship and the 2037 Ryder Cup.
The Gold Course, the Club’s second course, is ranked by Golf Digest as the 5th best course in Maryland. The practice facilities include a practice hole, a double-sided driving range with 40+ stations on the member side, 4 practice putting greens, and two short game/bunker greens.
Key Qualities:
Outgoing and engaging personality.
Approachable and positive demeanor.
Determination and energy to build and grow successful instruction programming.
Passion for growing the game of golf.
Motivated to provide a premier experience for Members, guests, and the team.
Invests in others, is always willing to pass along information, and is committed to lifelong learning.
A creative thinker who respects others’ ideas and solutions.
Addresses problems with a “solution-based” mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Possesses a servant’s heart, works well with others, and works well past the expectation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide high-level individual and group instruction to members and guests of all skill levels.
Be available for individual lessons, clinics, and programs in order to meet Member demand.
A successful candidate will teach in excess of 40 hours a week during the golf season.
Provide quality custom club fitting services/experiences and stay current on all equipment trends.
Maintain effective communication with the instruction team, Head Professional, and Director of Athletics.
Assist with training current and future Congressional assistant professionals and interns to provide high-quality golf instruction to ensure consistent messages across the teaching team.
Be available for the Club’s premier golf events.
Represent the Club at home and away with dignity and class at all times; the professional hired for this position will be an ambassador for the Club.
Play golf with our members as appropriate, being conscious of playing with all demographics and ability levels.
Assist the Director of Junior Golf with clinic and camp programming and planning.
Collaborate with the Director of Fitness to engage members with programming on and off the course.
Utilize and be highly proficient with current instructional technology from all of the major manufacturers in the industry.
Actively engage with the greater golf instruction community representing CCC.
Maintain and manage the practice experience and effectiveness by being attentive to the Indoor Studio and Outdoor Practice Facility cleanliness and set up.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
PGA Class A Member in good standing.
Minimum of 3 years of golf instruction experience at a high-end private club.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications, including commission on lessons and fittings.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is April 26, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Congressional Country Club, PGA Teaching Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. John Scott Rattan | Director of Instruction | Congressional Country Club
Greg Stenzel, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: gstenzel@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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